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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of wrought cadmium and articles of cadmium, n.e.s. (SITC 69983) totaled $24K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Wrought Cadmium and Articles of Cadmium, N.E.S. imports of $24K in April 2026 ran 59% below the year-to-date monthly average of $59K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCadmium's toxicity has driven significant regulatory pressure on its use in plating, pigments, and rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, making environmental compliance as important as tariff classification for importers of wrought cadmium and cadmium articles. The EU's RoHS directive and similar frameworks restrict cadmium in electrical and electronic equipment, and US importers supplying global supply chains must track these downstream restrictions alongside CBP entry requirements. Traded volumes are modest and the supplier base is narrow, reflecting both cadmium's status as a byproduct of zinc refining and the contraction of its end-use markets.
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While CBP focuses on tariff classification and admissibility, downstream customers — particularly in electronics and consumer goods — may impose cadmium-content restrictions aligned with RoHS or California Proposition 65 standards. Importers should obtain material safety data and composition certifications from suppliers to support both customs entry and customer compliance requirements.
Cadmium is primarily a byproduct of zinc smelting rather than a primary mined metal, so its supply is tied to zinc production levels. Simultaneously, regulatory restrictions on cadmium in batteries, pigments, and coatings have steadily reduced demand, resulting in a narrow and specialized trade flow concentrated among industrial users with specific technical requirements.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $24K | $8K | -$16K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | -- | -- |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | -- | -- |
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